Category Archives: Local News

STRUZZI BILL TO INCREASE PERSONAL ASSISTANCE SERVICE AVAILABILITY
State Representative Jim Struzzi has introduced legislation that would increase the availability of personal assistance services for state residents in need. House Bill 2563 would look to entice peopl...
Hometown2 Apr 30, 2022

SENTENCING FOR INDECENT ASSAULT SUSPECT DELAYED
The sentencing hearing for a Homer City man who pleaded guilty to corruption of minors and indecent assault of an unconscious victim was delayed. No reason was given for the continuance of the sentenc...
Hometown2 Apr 30, 2022

DRUG TAKEBACK DAY TODAY AT DIAMOND DRUG
Today is the federal Drug Enforcement Administration's Drug Take Back Day, and a local pharmacy is helping with that effort. Diamond Drug and Diamond Medical Supply will be holding drug take-back even...
Hometown2 Apr 30, 2022

IUP HIRES FAMILIAR NAME FOR PROVOST AND VP OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
IUP has announced that the university has selected the current interim provost and vice president for academic affairs to take on the job on a permanent basis. (Photo courtesy of IUP) Dr. Laura Luetke...
Hometown2 Apr 29, 2022

EIGHT FIRE COMPANIES CALLED OUT FOR HOUSE FIRE IN HEILWOOD
No injuries have been reported, but eight fire companies have been called out to a structure fire in Pine Township. The fire was first reported at 10:12 this morning at a two-story home at 101 Third A...
Hometown2 Apr 29, 2022

MAN SERVING TIME FOR INDECENT ASSAULT CASE TO BE SENTENCED IN ANOTHER CASE TODAY
A man serving time on charges of indecent assault, harassment and corruption of minors will be sentenced today in a separate case. Court documents show 44-year-old Jeremy Chadwick Johnson of Homer Cit...
Hometown2 Apr 29, 2022

WHITE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS PLANT TREES FOR ARBOR DAY
Today is Arbor day and in advance of that, White Township's supervisors celebrated by planting trees in one of the township's parks. Supervisors Chairman George Lenz and Supervisor Sandy Gillette on T...
Hometown2 Apr 29, 2022

GAS PRICES TRENDING UPWARD ACROSS US, PA, INDIANA COUNTY
The average cost of a gallon of gas in Pennsylvania and in the United States continues to increase once again, with Indiana County's gas prices also taking a big jump. The National Average according t...
Hometown2 Apr 29, 2022

IUP TO OFFER GRANTS FOR PASSPORTS FOR QUALIFYING STUDENTS STUDYING ABROAD
IUP is one of 40 universities selected for a program to help students study abroad through the acquisition of passports. The grant from the Institute of International Education American Passport Proje...
Hometown2 Apr 29, 2022

INDIANA SENIOR HIGH RANKED IN TOP 100 SCHOOLS IN PA
The Indiana Area School District has made the list of US News & World Report's Top 100 high schools in Pennsylvania. At number 93, Indiana is the highest ranking high school in Indiana County. The...
Hometown1 Apr 29, 2022

Konnor Griffin
Konnor Griffin is a Bucco! Are you going to go watch him play?
You bet! He's going to put them in the playoffs!
Sure will, but he's not going to make them much better.
Maybe a few games, but he's going to struggle.
Nope! The Pirates have been too bad for too long.
Voting Ends: Apr 14, 2026 | 12:00 PM











